DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
About The Position
The Director of Finance is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and the overall financial health of Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack. The role oversees casino and racing accounting operations, including financial processes associated with live racing, purses, horsemen’s accounts, racing commissions, and meet-related expenses. The Director partners with executive leadership and department heads to evaluate performance and support business decisions, and leads and develops the Finance Department team. The position operates in a fast-paced casino and racetrack environment, with collaboration across multiple departments. Flexibility may be necessary to support month-end closing, audits, live racing operations, special events, and other business demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
- Experience with financial reporting systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of audit preparation, regulatory compliance, cash management, and financial risk controls.
- Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and operational teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced casino and racetrack environment.
- Ability to identify financial trends, assess risks, and develop practical recommendations that support business performance.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or management experience.
- Experience in casino gaming, racetrack operations, hospitality, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Knowledge of racing accounting and financial processes associated with live horse racing.
- CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and general ledger management.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and financial performance indicators.
- Develop annual operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, cash flow projections, and financial forecasts with department leaders.
- Oversee casino accounting processes, revenue reconciliation, gaming-related financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage racing accounting, including purse accounting, horsemen’s accounts, racing commissions, live racing revenue, meet expenses, and related financial reporting.
- Monitor operating expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend ways to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to protect company assets and ensure accurate financial records.
- Coordinate audits, tax reporting, regulatory submissions, and requests from external auditors, ownership, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, gaming regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
- Partner with executive leadership and department heads to evaluate financial performance, support business decisions, and align financial objectives with operational goals.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance Department team, promoting accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee cash management, banking relationships, financial risk assessments, and timely completion of financial close processes.
- Evaluate financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
